2 Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips. (Proverbs 27:2 NIV) It is great to hear kind words of praise from others. When someone boast of us or our skills it can bring feelings of confidence or embarrassment, depending upon...

17 People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray. (Proverbs 10:17 NLT) Being told we need to correct something about ourselves can be difficult to take. We may not feel that we are the way we are being charactized or...

28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30...

4 Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? (Romans 2:4 NLT) There is much spoken today about tolerance. This, of course, is focused upon...

8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (1 Peter...